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Best substitutes for Mayonnaise

Approved Plenoa substitution data for Mayonnaise, including when swaps work, flavor and texture notes, and recipes where the substitution can help.

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Approved substitutes

  • Greek Yogurt

    Creamy sauce

    Greek yogurt/sour cream are common lighter substitutes for mayonnaise.

  • Sour Cream

    Creamy sauce

    Greek yogurt/sour cream are common lighter substitutes for mayonnaise.

  • Mayonnaise Light

    Creamy sauce

    Greek yogurt/sour cream are common lighter substitutes for mayonnaise.

  • Greek Yogurt

    Creamy dressing

    Use depending on flavor profile.

  • Ranch Dressing

    Creamy dressing

    Use depending on flavor profile.

  • Caesar Dressing

    Creamy dressing

    Use depending on flavor profile.

Recipes that use Mayonnaise

Onigiri Trio with Tuna and Sesame — production recipe image
Breakfast Lunch Snack

Onigiri Trio with Tuna and Sesame

A trio of onigiri stuffed with tuna mayo, wrapped in nori and sesame. Plump rice and creamy filling make a portable, snack-friendly bite with a subtle savory vibe.

Budget friendly One pot
35m Serving: 458 cal $1.14
Japanese Onigiri Trio — production recipe image
Breakfast Lunch Snack

Onigiri Trio

A trio of handheld rice balls filled with tuna mayo, wrapped in nori, and finished with sesame. Served with cucumber dressed in rice vinegar, they’re a warm, practical snack for breakfast, lunch, or a quick bite.

Budget friendly One pot
40m Serving: 522 cal $1.19
Okonomiyaki Vegetable Pancake — production recipe image
Dinner Lunch

Okonomiyaki Vegetable Pancake

Savory pancake packed with cabbage, scallions, and vegetables in a simple batter. Topped with okonomiyaki sauce, mayo, pork slices, and bonito flakes for a comforting, shareable lunch or dinner.

Budget friendly One pot
40m Serving: 614 cal $1.26
Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki — production recipe image
Dinner Lunch

Okonomiyaki

A hearty savory pancake studded with cabbage, scallions, pork, and a light flour-dashi batter. Topped with tangy sauce and a ribbon of mayonnaise, it delivers cozy, umami-packed lunch or dinner vibes.

Budget friendly High protein
45m Serving: 677 cal $1.70
Tuna Potato Causa Stack — production recipe image
Dinner Lunch

Tuna Potato Causa Stack

Potato causa stacked with tuna and crisp vegetables creates a bright, satisfying lunch or dinner. Warm, practical flavors come together in a fresh, easy-to-assemble dish you can enjoy throughout the week.

Budget friendly
35m Serving: 508 cal $2.28
Maryland-Style Crab Cakes with Slaw — production recipe image
Dinner Lunch

Crab Cakes with Slaw

Crisp crab cakes paired with a crunchy cabbage slaw bring coastal, weeknight-ready flavor. Key ingredients include lump crab, breadcrumbs, mayo, egg, mustard, plus cabbage, carrot, and lemon for bright, practical plates.

Quick Budget friendly
30m Serving: 450 cal $2.62